Pacific Jazz Orchestra featuring special guest Jane Monheit

The Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO), founded and directed by seven-time Grammy® nominee Chris Walden, is a Los Angeles–based ensemble bringing together some of the finest jazz and studio musicians in the world. Known for its sophisticated sound and dynamic versatility, the PJO bridges the worlds of jazz, film, and popular music through Walden’s signature arrangements and collaborations with leading artists.

Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some of
the greatest musicians, arrangers, and producers in jazz.
By 22, Jane was working with legends such as Tommy Flanagan, Ron Carter, and Kenny Barron, recording her first albums, and touring the planet. This led to collaborations with jazz luminaries such as Terence Blanchard, Ivan
Lins, Tom Harrell, John Pizzarelli, Christian McBride, Vince Mendoza, Jorge Calandrelli, and many more.
After more than twenty-five years, thirteen studio albums and countless recorded guest appearances, Jane has continued to tour the world nearly nonstop, playing iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, Town Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and headlining at nearly every legendary jazz club on the planet. In addition to touring, she also writes English lyrics for Ivan Lins, and uses the knowledge and experience she has gained both at Manhattan School Of Music and on the legendary bandstands of the world to educate and uplift students worldwide. Jane resides in Los Angeles with her husband, drummer Rick Montalbano, and their son.